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ABU DHABI, 4th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE is looking to build and scale AI companies across key sectors, with finance emerging as a major area of opportunity as the technology reshapes how capital is deployed, investment decisions are made and banks operate. At Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026, the world’s largest AI-first Expo and Summit, taking place from 6–7 October at ADNEC Centre, the UAE Ministry of Investment will join global investors, financial institutions and fintech companies exploring the next phase of AI-driven finance. The scale of this opportunity is already visible in Abu Dhabi’s financial ecosystem. Abu…
JEDDAH, 4th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Football Association (UAEFA) has announced that it will provide six chartered aircraft to transport UAE fans to the city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia to support the UAE national team in its match against Saudi Arabia in the final of the Arabian Gulf Cup (Gulf 27”, scheduled for next Tuesday. The initiative is part of efforts to support the national team and strengthen the presence of UAE supporters at the highly anticipated match. The UAEFA explained that a registration link will be made available to fans today, Sunday, for those wishing to…
ABU DHABI, 4th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family, said World Teachers’ Day is an occasion to renew appreciation and gratitude to teachers for a mission that extends far beyond imparting knowledge to helping shape individuals, their character and their values. She said: “Teachers play a vital role alongside families in raising children and preparing them for the future. The family is a child’s first school, where the foundations of their personality, values and sense of belonging first take shape. Teachers then continue that journey alongside families, in a space where education and upbringing, knowledge…
PARIS, 4th October, 2026 (WAM) – UAE-owned HM Alchahine, owned by Helal Alalawi, claimed the Qatar Arabian World Cup (Group 1 PA) at ParisLongchamp on Sunday as part of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe meeting. Trained by Élisabeth Bernard and ridden by Italian jockey Cristian Demuro, HM Alchahine won the 2,000-metre race, worth €1 million, by three-quarters of a length. Al Shaqab Racing’s Hajmah finished second, while Wathnan Racing’s Chdia took third. HM Alchahine completed the race in 2:13.84. Helal Alalawi, his son and trainer Tahnoon Alalawi, Bernard and Demuro received the winner’s trophies at ParisLongchamp. Tahnoon Alalawi…
DUBAI, 4th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has joined the Digital Twin Consortium (DTC), expanding its engagement with an international community of government entities, organisations, companies and experts working to advance digital twin technologies, standards and applications. The membership will enable Dubai Municipality to participate in specialised working groups and initiatives, exchange expertise with international organisations and explore emerging technologies and applications in the digital twin field. It will also provide opportunities to contribute to discussions shaping the continued development of digital twin standards and future use cases. Through the Consortium, Dubai Municipality will strengthen international knowledge exchange around…
DUBAI, 4th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dubai will host the Concordia Horizon Summit for the first time in the Middle East in May 2027. The gathering will convene government leaders, business executives and decision makers to address global challenges, explore areas of cooperation, and accelerate public-private partnerships. It will be accompanied by the announcement of high-impact economic and development initiatives that position Dubai as an international leader. The summit will ensure that critical topics relevant…
DUBAI, 4th October, 2026 (WAM) — The 7th Annual Emirates Oncology Society Conference concluded today, Sunday, in Dubai after two days of scientific sessions, workshops and specialized discussions. The event issued key recommendations focusing on expanding the use of artificial intelligence to predict cancer treatment outcomes, advancing the use of immunotherapy in patients with advanced-stage cancers, and accelerating developments in personalized cancer medicine through the identification of genetic mutations and the selection of treatments tailored to the molecular characteristics of each tumor. The conference brought together a distinguished group of oncology experts, physicians and specialists from the UAE and abroad…
DUBAI, 4th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, praised the UAE athletic contingent’s exceptional performance at the Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026, which witnessed the country’s best-ever showing since its Asian Games debut in 1978. The UAE placed 13th among 45 participating nations in the overall medal standings as the continental sporting showcase concluded in Japan. H.H. said the achievement reflects the determination of UAE athletes to raise the nation’s flag and their burning ambition to strengthen the country’s standing among Asia’s leading sporting nations. Sheikh Mansoor extolled…
SHARJAH, 4th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Organisational Committee of Ports and Border Points in the Emirate of Sharjah held its 9th meeting of 2026 at Khatmat Malaha Border, chaired by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Raisi, Director of Ports and Border Points Affairs at the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority and Chairman of the Committee. The meeting brought together Committee members representing the relevant government and security entities to review the latest developments across Sharjah’s ports and border points and discuss a range of organisational, security and operational matters on the agenda. Al Raisi stressed the importance of continuing…
JEDDAH, 4th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Football Association (UAEFA) has increased the number of chartered aircraft transporting UAE supporters to Jeddah to back the national team in Tuesday’s Arabian Gulf Cup “Gulf 27” final against Saudi Arabia to 12, up from the six previously announced. The UAEFA said in a statement that the decision was taken in response to strong demand from supporters. It added that registration would close once the required number had been reached. Source: Emirates News Agency